Fentanyl is increasingly showing up in cocaine, methamphetamine and other non-opiate drugs, often without users knowing, experts say. Many fear that the rise of fentanyl signals a major threat in California, which has in large part avoided the worst of the opioid epidemic.

The powerful drug that killed Prince and has shattered lives across the Twin Cities contributed to nearly all the 172 deaths tied to synthetic opioids last year. Officials worry fentanyl may be taking heroin's place on the street.

Colorado lawmakers introduced more than 700 bills in the 2018 legislative session covering a wide range of topics. If you’re wondering what you missed, one line about 101 bills that passed or failed in the 120-day term.

A suit filed to stop Pennsylvania's state-sanctioned marijuana research before it launches is "pathetic because it's all about the money," said St. Rep. Kathy Watson (R.- Bucks), the primary author of the provision that created the program.

Colorado officials have long warned about the risks of using marijuana while pregnant -- including placing warning labels on cannabis packaging. But a new study shows that employees at marijuana stores will frequently recommend marijuana to control pregnancy-related nausea, if asked.

The state awarded 12 permits last year to cultivate medical marijuana in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia was shut out. Councilman Derek S. Green (D., At-Large) and St. Rep. Jordan A. Harris (D, 186th) are seeking to keep that from happening again.

MainLine Investment Partners is putting $10 million into AltMed, a Sarasota-based cannabis grower and retailer. On May 7, MainLine co-founders William Landman and David Clapper were appointed to AltMed's board.

South Philly's first store will have an atmosphere that crosses "living room chic" with a Nordstrom's jewelry counter, a retailer says. A Plymouth Meeting dispensary will try to create a cross between an Apple Store and a library.

Enrollment in New Jersey's medical marijuana program has spiked 25 percent since Gov. Murphy took office in January. About 20,000 patients now participate, and about 100 more sign up each day. Unlike his predecessor, Chris Christie, Murphy is pro-cannabis and is promoting the use of medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids.